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1 JPIVE POLl.AR*.
FRIDAY MORNING.MARCH 18.
io Mulcrtaking, i» solicited With greet con
fidence. The monies that may bo aubscri- lan i end the Rev. Mr. Joyce, of Darien. „
bed, you are requested to eollect and pay The transparency of the Society was ex
over to the Cashier of either of the Bran- hibited in front of the Hotel during th
chesof the Bank of the State of Georgia, evening. The company apent the evening in' with the two brigs, commenced firing round
' and grape, together with musketry into me,
sight of them, and iftlio wind favoured me,’ illustrious advocate ofthe rights of man ; as
the foe ol faction, and yet as the hero ot
to run through the passage in oompany
with them on tho. next day ; but just as
ight came on, tho ship, in conjunction
Darien, who will thereafter be directed to Many appropriate aud patriotic toasts wore
transmit the money to Anthony Porter, -drank, with music from the Band and the
'EBq. Cashier of the Bank of the State of Irish pipes, and interspresed with numer-
Georgia, at Savannah; subject to the order ous aonga. The “ feast of reason and the
of Joseph V. Bevan, Secretary and Treas-, flow of soul” was continued uninterrupt-
LaFAIETTK Dirrer arb Ball.—-The
undersigned Committee of Arangomeuta,
fbr the entertainments to General Lafa-
yette announce that
The Dinner will be given at 4 p. m. on
Saturday next, the tilth instant—and the
Ball on Monday night, the 21st inst.
Subscribers mUBtcome provided with their
Tickets, or they will, without any excep
tion whatever, be refused admission to the
rooms.
COMMITTEE.
Wit B. BULLOCH, Col. J.MARSrtALL,
John Stevens, Maj. W. T. Williams,
James M. Wavrre, Maj. W. C. Wayne,
R. W. Habersham, Capt. Wst. Law,
William Gaston, Capt. James Hunter,
J. P. IIenrv, Capt. E.F.Tattnall,
Wm. R. Waring, Capt. P. Blois.
ID" The Members ofthe Union Society
are requested to unite in the Procession,
to be formed at the Eastern extremity of
the Bay, to receive and escort Gen. Lafay
ette on his arrival in this city.
By order ofthe President.
L. MASON, Sec’ry.
IT The Monument Committee is remind
ed of their meeting, by resolution, THIS
DAY, at 12 o’clock; that the printed cir
cular will be then submitted; and, that
each member should be provided with a list
Of persons in fire several counties, to whom
they should be entrusted.
JOSEPH V. BEVAN, Sec’ry.
The following is the well written Circular
Ofthe Greene and Pulaski Monument Com
mittee,which is to be transmitted throughout
the state, to raise a fond for the praiseworthy
purpose of erecting a simple but lasting me
morial to two of our revolutionary bene-
Ihctors—one of them the friend and pupil
Of Lafayette—the otherlike him a volun-
bnteer in the cause of freedom, in which
lie received his mortal wound upon our
lines.' We have only time to say, that we
ttennot, so far, dare to doubt the patriotism
jrfjror fellow-citizens thoughout the state,
1M tn holiouo that oven lit* amona
them will neglect to contribute his mite (for
the subscription is but a mite) towards this
.sacred act of patriotic duty.
Savannah, March 1 (1th, 1825
Sir—It has been resolved by the Citizens
of Savannah, to erect monuments to the
memory of Generals Greene and Pulaski.
The occasion of General Lafayette’s vis
it has been selected, as tl»e most fit time for
laying the corner-stoncB of these monu
ments. Tlie lively interest which this great
«nd good man lias evinced, in all parts of
our country, in the fame of bis brothers in
urer ofthe Greene and Pulaski Monument
Committee.
JOHN STEVENS,
WM. B. BULLOCH,
JAMES BOND READ,
RICH’D. W. HABERSHAM,
i ALEX. TELFAIR,
S. B. PARKMAN,
ANTHONY PORTER,
JOHN SHELLMAN,
A. B. FANNIN,
M. MYERS,
WM. P. MARSHALL,
JAMES P. SCREVEN.
We understand that the Jefferson troop
of Cavalry, under Captain Cowart, and the
Burke County troop, commanded hy Capt.
Berrien, are expected in town to-day—
Quarters have baen provided for them,
in case of their arrival. The number of
these troops, (together about eightyuien)
should they arrive, added to the elegant
squodrons already in the city, will in
crease our display, at least of this species
of force, to an amount, which we hazard
nothing in saying, will be superior to any
in the southern states.
The feeling existing at present, surpasses
any thing we had anticipated—it ia honor-
aide to our national and to our state pride
and to the feelings of every individual in
the community. It is honorable to human
nature—it is a mighty impulse,whose effects
in ages yet to come, will give strength and
perpetuity to republican institutions, and
glory to our country.
We regret to learn that General M'In-
tosh, is prevented by indisposition from pay
ing his respects to his revolutionary fellow
soldier the patriot Lafayette. Among
those whom the occasion has called forth, is
Captain Rees, who was a judge advocate
in the army of tho revolution, and who
in a “ green old age" (he is eighty four) has
come to renew the memory of his youth in
the presence ofthe companion and friend of
Washinotor. Capt. R. was taken prison
er at Sunbury, and remained a prisoner to
the close of the war.
in anmimon 10 tnose we nave li- T ..-c-,o
mentioned,Col. Randolph, of Wilkes coun
ty, aid to the Governor, arrived yesterday
We understand that tho Steam-Boat
Company’s boat Alatamaha, is fitting up
in a splendid and appropriate style to carry
Lafayette from this city to Augusta.
St. Patrick.—Yesterday being the an
niversary of the Tutelary Saint of Ireland,
was celebrated in the usual spirited man
ner by the Hibernian Society. At 12 o’clock
j the Society formed in procession, headed by
ed Until a late hour, when the Society broke
up.
Previous to the procession of the morn
ing, the following members were ro-elected
officers of the Society for the ensnirg year:
James Hunter, President.
Geo B. Clvmmino, Vice-President.
Samuel Wright, Treasurer.
Alexander Hunter, Secretary,
The following members were appointed
the standing committee for the ensuing year:
M. Clei.and, . W. P. Hunter,
John Dillon, John GuilmarTin,
Matthew Hopkins.
The Senate of the U. S. adjourned on
the 9th instant, having concluded the busi
ness of their extra session. Previous to
adjournment, Mr. G-tlliard was elected Pre.
sident of the Senate pro tempore. The fob
lowing are among the appointmenta made
and confirmed, not hitherto noticed.
William C. Somerville, of Maryland, to
be Charge des Affaires to Sweden.
Jeremy Robinson, of Virginia, to be
Charge des Affairs to Brazil; and
John M. Forbes, of Virginia, to be Charge
(Icb Affaires to Buenos Ayres.
John P. Henry, of Georgia, to be Navy
Agent for the port of Savannah.
The Convention made with the govern
ment of Colombia, in relation to the Afri
can slave trade, (the first article of which
gives the mutual right of search on the seas
and coasts of Africa, and the West Indies,)
was rejected.
The lion. Francis Johnston, a member
of the House of Representatives, from
Kentucky, h&s published in the National
Journal a vindication of the course pursued
by himself and his friends in the late elec
tion, against the imputations contained in
the late letter of Mr. Kremer.
The t.atf. President's Accounts.—The
Committee appoited, at the last session of
Cungrcss, upon the Message of President
Menroo, respecting iiis accounts with the
Public, reported a mass of yapers, contain
ing detailed accounts, &c. The last Intel-
•rms, is an assurance, that this tribute to the President and two past Presidents, with
the valor and virtues of two of the^IIcrocB I the society’s standard borne by Mr. Ruche,
of the Revolution, will bo an occasion of I
Joy and gladncsa to his generous heart,
«nd will form a pleasing, and a lasting asso
ciation, in the mind of our venerable Guest,
supported bv the Stewards, and accompa
nied by a Band of music, playing national
airs. In this order they proceeded to the
lodgings ofGovcrnor Troup,who there join-
with his future recollections of the State of, ed the procession with his suite, and pro-
<3, r.rgia.
coeded with itto the Theatre. The lower
The characters and services of the brave tier of boxes, with the exception of one.
Onmmanders, to whose memories we are | was filled with ladies, the upper tiers being
■bout to pay these tributes of veneration, \ devoted to tire citizens generally. The pit
are known to yon. Their nnmes are re- j was occupied by the members of tho Socie-
oorded in the history of our Republic— I ty, and by the M’lntosh and Liberty troops
their deeds ill arms were the pride of their! of Cavalry, and tho Georgia Hussars, in
compatriots, and the glory of our country— full uniform. In the centre box sat Gover-
the value of their services demands from
posterity the tribute of their gratitude.—
We therefore invite our Fellow-Citizens,
throughout the State, to co-operate with us
in this work of duty, that the State of Geor
gia inny give another example to the world,
that Republics are nut unmindful of the ob
ligations which they owe, both to the living
and the dead.
It was before the ramparts of Savannah
that Pulaski fell on the field of glory, and i tirod in the same order in which they mar-
hero General Guerre was buried. It is, I died to the Theatre, escorting the Gover
therefore, with peculiar propriety, that two nor and his suite, tn the quarters of the
ofthe most conspicuous squares of this city, I former, after which they proceeded to the
have been selected for the sites of these'City-Hotel, where they were dismissed un-
monuments.
nor Troup, next to whom, right and left,
were his aids, Cols. Jackson, and Bkaii.s-
ronn, and on the same seat Captain Rees,
of Liberty County, and Col. Sheli.man, of
this city, soldiers of the Revolution. An
American patriotic air, and Erin go Bragh.
were then played by the Band, after which
an Oration was delivered by Richard VV.
Habersham, Esq, which was distinguished
by deep feeling. The Society then re-
I til the afternoon. The Cavalry after pa-
taking me to be a pirate, as they afterwarde
stated. I immediately lowered all sail, and
dropped under their lee, when they eent a
boat and took me on board with my papers,
during which time another boat overha'uled
the vessel; after considerable detention and
abuec I was again permitted to proceed on
my course. The ship had two 12 and two
J8 pounders, end thirty-two men; after
which nothing material occurred until I ar
rived at this place-"
1 . '
On Sunday mormro next, a sermon
will be delivered by the Rev. Mr. IIow,
and a collection made in the Presbyterian
Church, for the beuefit of the Savaunab
Female Ayslum.
In making this public appeal in behalf of
destitute orphans, the Board of Managers
feel hound to offer a brief statement with
respect to their institution. It was found
ed in the year 1801, since which time, one
hundred and thirty-five children have been
partakers of its bounty. Many of these
have gene forth as useful and creditable
members of society. Blit such, from vari
ous causes, has been the iliminutiun of their
resources, that witli all possible reduction
of the number of children, and the expen
ses of tile institution, the managers have
not the means of providing for the necessi
ties of those whom th> y could not, w ithout
manifest cruelty, turn from their doors. A
detailed statement of their funds and ex
penditures, they deem unnecessary to be
made in this communication. But they
earnestly appeal to the hearts of a commu
nity whose former testimonies of benevo
lence, give the confident hope that they
will not turn a deaf ear to the cries of those
who stretch forth their helpless hands to
them for bread. It is earnestly desired
that all those who seek the blessings of the
“ Orphan’s Father,” will, at tiie approach
ing appeal, prove themseivus to be substan
tially the Orphan.'* Friend.
The Board of Trustees of the Savannah
Female Asylum, return their thanks to Mr.
Gooiiaohe, for forty-tour dolls, the proceeds
of an Astronomical Lecture, delivered 011
Saturday uight last.—Communicated.
1 uons Bird free throughout the world. But to protect our frontier border from the „
the citizens of these Ststee, who daily | vages, and euccesstully to defend an in, po| .
foel the blessings of self government, in the tunt and vulnerable noint ol our Uni 0 n_
individual happiness ol the people,Mid in tho Our lives were risked, privations endow,
rising glory ofthe nation, you ere more and sacrifices made—and if, Mr. Clay p ] t ,
cloBoly and dearly fsonhccted We recog- see, martial law declared—not wnh (l]|
mzo in you the enthusiastic friend of our -view of personal aggrBuilizoment, but 1
infttney; our disinterested benefactor; a'-the preservation of all and every thin fl |
leader of oor revolutionary warriors, and was dear and valuable—the honor. tliens,
• ■ 1 ' — ' " ty, and glory of our country ! Dooa t|,u
1 constitute the character of ‘a MilitnryChief.
liberty—and are thus endeared to the vir-
1 1 A .. si.. .1 *1.0 Hinvlrl Rut
Chieftain," I am one. Aided by the p ifT -
otisin ofthe Western people anil
gent Providence, it yias my good f 0 n u , '
the beloved comrade of our Washington
These are your titles to our gratitudr
they are sealed with your o n blood ; they ; tain ?” And are all our brave men ia » Ui
are engraved on every Americon heart, and who go fortli to defend their rights and ife
can never be obliterated whilst the Repub-' rights ofthe country, to be termed " Mili.
lie exists. | tary Chieftains, end denounced thercfoij
The citizens of Charleston, generally,; If so, the tendency of euch a doctrine our
form but a small portion of the millions be, to arrest 'tlio srdor of useful uml h m ' t
whose affections you possess, but they yield | men in future times of need and peril
to none in the atrongth and nincority ofthelr i With'mfr it will make no difference; for
feelings. Ynur presence has been nnticipa- ’ my country at war, I would aid, assist,
ted by them with eagerness—it is enjoyed I defend her, let the consequences to myself
with delight—it will be remembered witli: be what they might.
enthusiasm. The blessings of our people
attend your footsteps—their hearts are
yours—'warm as the sun that gilds our cli
mate is the welcome we tender you.
The General having replied, the prnces.
I have, as you very well know, been
charged, by some of the designing pu!it lt j.
ans of this country, with taking buld ant
high-handed meusuros; but, as they u rr ,
not designed for any benefit to myself, |
Lafayette in CharlestOn.-TIic Charles
ton papers of Wednesday are filled with the
details of the grateful iionora paid to the il-
ligencer publishes a paper containing the i l U8tr i 0U8 Guest of the Nation, who is so
view of the President, in, relation to this I B o on to be ours. He wad on Wednesday
matter, which, however, is quite too long . to pay a visit to Fort Moultrie-dine with
sion was resumed, and pnssing down East i should not, under similar circumstances,ie.
liny, by South Bay. up Meeting-street,con- j frain from a course equally bold. Tin;
ducted him to St. Andrews Hull, the resi- i man who ill limes of difficulty and danger,
donee appropriated for him by the city an- 1
tlioritics.
Here he was waited upon hy the Cincin
nati Society, in whose behalf a chaste and
eloquent address was delivered hy Col. j shall entitle me to the name 1
Drayton, to which the General replied with of a “ Military Chieftain," I
grateful earnestness'
Tho Officers of the Army and Navy of
the United Slates, were also introduced
to him ; and in the afternoon, he presented
to Col. Bacot, of the 17th Regiment, form
ed in front of his residence, a now mid ele
gant standard, prepared by the Field offi
cers, which ceremony he accompanied with
an address, to which Col. Bacot made a ve
ry appropriate reply. In tiie evening Gen.
Lafayette visited the Theatre, which was
thronged to behold the Wat'um'* One*/.”
On yesterday Gen. Lafayette received
the salutations of the reverend Clergy of
this city, and was addressed in their behalf
by the Rev. Dr. Furman—of tho officers of
the Second Division of our militia, whose
compliments were expressed to him by Ma
jor Gen. Youngblood ; also, of the Judges
and gentlemen of the Bar; and. in addition
to these, of many citizens of Charleston.
After receiving tli'-se grateful salutations,
he paid several affectionate viste—to Gen.
Charles C. and Gen. TliO'naa Pinckney—
to Mrs. Slmw, daughter of Gen. Greene,
nnd Mrs. Washington, relect of the late
Gen. William Washington. He then at
tended the PnMie Dinner given him by the
Citv Council; anil afterwards Alio display
of Fire-Works in the Orplmu-House enclo
sure.
the Cincinnati in the afternoou—attend the
for publication in our columns.
It having been uiute^tood that General’ Ba,l S iven »» h » 8 honor on the same night-
Jacksnn wo ild return to his home through ' * n dncxt rooming at ll o'clock proceed to
Pennsylvania, a splendid military parade kilisto and Beaufort, on his way to Savan-
was prepared to receive him in Pliiladol- na * 1, W® C0 P>’ the following account ot
pliia; but in reply to the inquiry of Gener- his reception on Monday from the Cour-
al Patterson, General Jackson states that -* er Wednesday :
ltecCpti on of General yette.
On Monday,the welcome, thrice welcome
M Guest ofthe Nation" entered our City.— , • . -
The Cavalry of Col. Cattoil's com«nand i« om P'«te and entne township of land, lit*
! escorted him to tl.c Lines, where he wee h? voted by the American Congress to
The British Traveller of the 20th of Jan
uary, contains the following tribute of res
pect to the United States.
44 Nearly half a century hns elapsed since
tho un morablo declaration of independence
by the thirteen Uniied Stales of America.
In that interval, Europe has been convulsed
to a degree threatening the dissolution of
society—yet hus North America continued
to flourish, and increase, with a progrosNive
march of improvement and prosperity until
she may just Ivjrlaim to rank as a Power of
the first class. To the establishment, of her
independence, the celebrated Mirq.iis de
Lai \ yette, is kn°wn to have contributed
essentially. Actuated by an entl uniostic
ardor for liberty, he devoted his person and
his fortune to the cause ofthe United States
and participated in their triumph. After
an absence of more than forty years Lafay
ette revisited the United Siates—iu every
K art of which he lias been received with
onour, respect, and gratitude. But the
gratitude of America has not been rest Mined
within the cold limits of barren thanks, a
sum equal to £15,000 sterling, with one
the ill-health of Mrs. Jackson deprived him
ofthe pleasure of visiting that city.
There is spark of good feeling in the fid-
lowing extract from the Lon,ion Courier, ^ the' V'« , «"
ofthe 1 lth of January, which we should Col. Cross and Lt. Col. Bacot.'s Regiment. . ,,n P orl jant services and expenditures du-
like oftener to see in the same quarter. It 1,11(1 h y the Regiment of Artillery of Col. "«6 tll « American Revolution .
... u .• .. , Yeadon. A national salute was then firod.
,s headed “American Sporting-National (T , |e Hra,kingt,m Light Infantry, and the
French Fueiteere, detached os an honorary
escort of the General, took the van of the
Boat Race.”
“ A rowing-match, for two thousand dob
, i . i . . , . „ procession, followed immediately by Gen,
lars, lately took place tn the harbor of New V tr AYtTTV . . in the 6ame ca ' rri age wal
York, between a boat belonging to White-; His Excellency Governor Manning, and
hall, in that city, and the boat ofthe Brit- *! runci8 K * Huger;—his son, George
ish frigate Hussar, Captain Harris. The
Washington Lafayette, nnd his Secretary,
M. Le Vasseur, followed in another car-
American boat gained the race; but to riage, flanked by the Cavalry. The Cin*
which party the victory belonged is a mere ! v'nnati Society, among whom it was d»>
. , a j . .1 i • it ' i lighttul to notice the two Generals Pinck-
trifle compared to the kindly and excellent ,,*^ oonm , ete j nlik( , ,, y nall|re by rn .
feelings both parties seem to have felt for nown—together with the Officers and Sol-
one another. Capt Harris has probably. ‘^ prs Revolution, now in Charleston,
. u 11 c i i • j were noxt 1,1 ^e procession : which was
done more, by Ins frank and generous • tlion t a k e n up again by the military, who
pertinent on this occasion, to produce s wore preceded by Maj. Gen. Yniinohlond
cordial feeling towards tho British nation, * n( ' his Staff and Brigadier-General Ged-
dos and Ins Suite.
than all the Commanders in its Navy put
together, that have visited the U,
for five-and-twenty yours past."
The numerous Societies of this citv, com-
btales posing the Clergy, tiie Benevolent ami I’.i-
j triuli , the Medical, Scientific, and Literary
___ Institutions, the Students, of tho Charlcs-
v™ r»ME. S.ls It will he rccol- j S.’ife "i"! p !; il . 09n P l », , ;»l Seminary.
The following is tho letter of General
Jackson to General Swart wout, of Now*
York, which we mentioned yesterday.—
It was not written, as is stated, for publica
tion,but lias boon furnished for that purpose
by the gentleman to whom it was addressed
as a just exposition ofthe views ofthe au
thor :—
[COPT.]
.a Wtuthiugbni City. 23d Feb. 1025.
Mr Dkar Sir—Yesterday I received
your communication, adverting to the rea
sons and defence, presented by Mr. Clay to
Judge Brook, why duly and reflection impo
sed upon him the necessity of standing in
shall halt at any course necessary to main,
tain the rights and privileges, and indepen
dence of Ins country, is unsnited to autho
rity. And if these opinions and aentiinemg
and character
am content«
to be considered—satisfied, too, that Mr.
GMay, if he pleases, shall give that as the
reason, to tho citizens ofthe West, why.in
his opinion, I merited neither his nor their
confidence.
Mr. Clay has never yet risked himself
for his country. He has never sacritin.d
his re|H>se, nor made an effort to repel ho
invading foe ; and of course “ his consci
ence" assured him it was altogether wrong
in any other man to load his countrymen'
to battle and victory. He who lights, and
fights successfully, must, according to his
standard, be held up as 44 a Military Chief-
tain.” Even VV r Hi hitigton, could ho np|itar
again among us, might be so considered,
because he had dared to be & virtuous and
successful soldier-a correct man, and no
honest statesman. It is only when overta
ken by disaster and defeat, that apy man i»
to bo considered a safe politician aud cor
rect statesman.
Defeat might, to be sure, have brought
with it one benefit, it might have enabled
me to escape the notice' ( and animadversion!
of Mr. Clay ; but considering that by an
opposite result, my country has been some
what benefitted, I rather prefer it uvea
with the approbriuin and censure which he
seems disposed to extend towards me. Ta
him thank God I am in no wise responsible.
There is a purer tribunal to which 1 would
in preference refer myself. To the judg
ment of an enlightened, patriotic, and un
corrupted people. To that tribunal 1 would
rather appeal, whence is derived whatever
of reputation either he or I may pohsuse.—
By a reference there it will be ascertained
that I did not solicit the office of president;
it was the frank and flattering cal) of ths
freemen of this country, not mine, which
placed my name before the nation. Whet
they failed in thoir colleges to make a choice
no one beheld me seeking through art ot
management, to entice any representaiiw
in Congress from a conscientious responsi
bility to his own, or to the wishes of hit
constituents. No midnight taper burnt by
me ; no secret conclaves were held, nor ca
bals entered into to persuade any one toi
violation of pledges given, or of instruction*
received. By me no plans were concert'd
to impair the pure principles of our repub
lican institutions, nor to pro.-trnte that fun
damental maxim which maintains the su
premacy of the people's w ill. On the com-
trary, having never in any manner either
before the people or Congress, interimd
in the slightest degree witli the qui't-tioii,
my conscience stands void of offeurr, and
will go quietly with me, regardless of the
insinuations of those w ho, through manage
ment, may seek an influence not suiu tiou-
ed by integrity and merit*
Domugogues, I ain persuaded, have in
times pust done more injury to the cauneuf
freedom, and the rights of man, than over
did a military chieftain, and in our country.
Joust in times of peace, should lx* nr' k
nmre feared. I have seen something of this
in my march through life ; and have seen
some men too making the boldest profefs
ins, who were more influenced hy sellish
views und considerations, than ever they
were by the working of an honest coll-
science-
1 became a soldier for the good of my
country : difficulties met me at cv» ry step,
but I thank God, it was my good fortune ta
surmount them.
The wuir over, and pence restored. I re
tired to my farm to private life, where, but
for flic cull I received to the Senate ofthe
Union, I should have contentedly remained#
opposition to me because ofuiy. beiiip ns he , „ a "’ ‘^soi^h, office or power,
IS IrlPliKl'd I.lISf.l'In itiiy l) tilllliuf-V i-lii.-tr n i n ” . . ” .... .
is pleased to style mo, “ a military chieftain."
1 bad seen tho letter before, and when it
first appeared. I did entertain the. opinion
that sonic notice of it might, perhaps, be ne
cessary—for the reason that tho express
ion seemed to convey with it the appearance
looted that some time ago vie puliehed u pur- j 0 f tho Free Schools, and the most interes-
ticular statemont made by Capt. llop- ting objects of the benevolence of Charles- thatjt could meot the object, which was
kins, of the Louisa, now in this port, rcla-
It is proposed to complete these monii-, rading througli a part of the city, were dis
Brents in a style, corresponding in simplicity missed on the Bay.
tnd durability with our republican prin- In the afternoon, the Society rvith a great
ciplea, and to make them tiie common prop- number of distinguished guests sat down
erty of every citizen. Ilcnce it lias been to a sumptuous dinner, prepared at the City
determined to limit the subscription to two Hotel in Miller’s usual excellent style—! light on the 80th of Dec. I saw the land un-
dellars, in order to enable every person to Among tho members present were recog- j j er n ,y | Pe , likewise a ship and two brigs
enrol his name on this list of Revolutionary nized Col. Tattnall our Representative in ahead ; the wind being light it was some
gratitude. Those who may w isli to contri- Congress, and W. C. Daniell, tiie Mayor. | time before I came within hull of them ; but
bute more, can do so, and their names will The Guests who honored tiie occasion with; being desirous to speak one of them, I at
tive to a rencontre with a schooner hy this
name, which it was bulieved was a pi, ate.
In the Philadelphia Gazette of tiie 8th
instant, we find Hie following letter from
Captain Sii.beht, The Fame belongs to
Philadelphia
Extract of a letter from Captain Silbert, of
the schooner Fame, dated Alcarado.Feb,
ruary 9th.
“ Nothing material occurred until my ar
rival off the Island of Abacoa, when at day*
be noticed as making special donations.
The names of tho Buhxcrihers will bn cn-
giQseod on duplicate rolls of parchment,
pne of which will be deposited in each
monument, secured in the most perfect
ipannur. -
Your zealous co-operation in
their presence were, Col. Achilles Murat;
Major O’Connor ; General Stewart, of Li
berty County; Governor Troup; Col. Jack-
son, and Col. Brailsford, aids of the Gover
nor ; Lieut. Monroe, U. S. A.; the officers
of tho Cavalry, now on duty ; the Clergy
lot- men of tho city, the Rev. Ml. Carter, Rev.
a
last came within hail of them oil, (bund
the ship to be the Louisa, of Proviilpnce,
R. I. bound to Ncw-Orlcans, the two brigs
from Kenncbiink for do. As night wi s ap
proaching, and tiie wind very light si that
I could not run the passage, I had co elud
ed tb keep my offing during the ni| lit in
ton, those ofthe Orphan House, followed j doubtless intended, to prejudice me in the
in the procession Every Society had its j estimation of my countrymen. 1 might yet
_ . 1 l SAncirlnsonma notice AT it nansoon Un..l,
appropriate banner, and a procession so i consider some notice of it necessary. Such
’ 1 a belief, however. I cannot entertain with
out insulting the generous testimonial with
which I have been honored by ninety-nine
electors of t lie people.
I ninwrll aware that this term, “ Milita
ry Chieftain," has, for Borne time past, been
u cant phrase with Mr. Clay, and certain of
his friends ; but the vote with which I have
been honored by the people, is enough to
satisfy me that tho prejudice which was
thereby sought to be produced, has availed-
but little. This is sufficient for me—I en-
tertain.a deep and heartfelt gratitude to my
country for tiie confidence which she has
manifested towards me, lesving to prejudi
ced minds whatever they can make ofthe
epithet “ Military Chieftain.”
It is for ingenuity greater than mine to
conceive what idea was intended to he con
veyed by the term. It is very true that,
early in life, even in the days of my hoy-
hood l contributed my mite to shake oft'
the yoke of tyranny, and tn build up tiie fa
bric of free government. And when lately
our country was involved in war. hearing
then the commission of Major General of
Militia in Tennessee, I made an appeal .to
the patriotism ofthe citizens of the West,
when.3000 wont with me to snpppnrt her
Ragles. If this eonstituwes me • " Military
gru ml and imposing, so glad and brilliant,
never before adorned thestreeuof Charles
ton.
Tho streets were very wet from tho rsin
of the day previous, but the weather was
temperate and pleasant, and an universal
cheerfulness pervaded the scene,
G(-n. Lafryette having reached the
cily Hall, was met at ita steps by the lu-
tendant ofthe city, who addressed him as
follows :—
General.—It is my pleasing duty as
Chief Magistrate of this city, to announce
to you. in behalf of my fellow-citizens, the
joyful emotions your presence inspires,—
YVe wisli to pay to your virtues the tribute
of our gratitude ; not in courtly strains of
adulation, but in the language nf.republican
simplicity. Wo would not desire the world
to suppose that we offer our homage to tlio
man rcsplondant with hereditary titles ; you
have assisted to teach us that blood has no
claim to pre-eminence ; but in you, we ven
erate that nobility no earthly sovereign can
confer—the nobility of virtue.
You ore admired as a man whose exem
plary purity ofprivate character is singular
ly united to all the qualities that adorn tho
Patriot and Soldier. You are hailed m the
have 1 ever been w illing to hold any pad
longer than I could be useful to mv roun-
!y. nor myself, anil I trurt I never sliull.—
If these tilings make mo one, I am " a mil
itary chieftain ”
I am, very respectfully, yourobedient ser-
RECEPTION OF LAFAYETTE!
Tho following order will be observed i»
forming tlio Civic and Military Procession
on the arrival of the Nation’s Guest, viz.
1. Marshal of the City, with staff ot office-'
2. Divisions of tho Georgia Hussars, Liberty
and M’lntosh Troops of Cavalry.
1 it Jllarihaluith Staff'.
3. Gen. Lafayette, and the oldest Revo
lutionary Officer of Georgia,in a car
riage drawn by 4 grey horses.
4. The Governor of the State, and Mayer
ofthe City in a second carriage.
5. Gon. Lafav etti’s suite itia3d carriage
C. 1!evolutionary Officers in a 4th errriage-
7. Major and BrigadiesGenerals.theSuiu*
of the Governor and the Generals.
2d .Marshal and Staff.
8. The Committ ees of Council, of the Cift'
zens and of Officers.
9. Aldermen. »
10. The Rev. Clergy, Judges, Officers m
the U States,Consuls,Offic* rsofCourts.
3d .MarthaI with Staff.
4/A Mar- S 11 : IMflbrentSooieties ) 5rt
.lull \ >n rankeo! eight. >
\ Citizens in ranks of8. )
6th Marshal.
12. Divisions of the Georgis Hussars, li
berty and M’lntosh Troops of Cavalry-